Umaid Ali

Telecom franchise owner arrested in Mianwali as PTA launches crackdown on illegal SIMs

Says FIA recovered nearly 500 fingerprint impressions from franchise involved in illegal issuance of SIMs. Published 24 Mar, 2025 04:30pm

Starlink granted temporary NOC to operate in Pakistan: IT ministry

IT Minister Shaza Fatima says Starlink granted temporary registration on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:39pm

Senate chairman issues production orders of PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry, Aon Abbas for Saturday

"If a production order is not enforced, it ruins the environment in parliament," Yousaf Raza Gilani says. Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:43pm

PTA raids telecom franchise during crackdown on illegal SIMs

The crackdown is part of PTA’s continued efforts to prevent misuse of multi-finger biometric verification system, says statement. Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:59pm

Suparco forecasts Ramazan to begin on Mar 2, Eidul Fitr to fall on 31st

Says probability of moon’s visibility on Feb 28 is “not visible even with optical aid”, likelihood of moon sighting on date in Pakistan is “extremely low”. Updated 24 Feb, 2025 08:16pm

PTA initiates licencing VPN service providers under class category

Approves 2 companies' applications under new strategy to "register" virtual private networks. Updated 24 Feb, 2025 02:17pm

Committee formed to probe national kitty losses after ex-minister’s 2020 pilot licence remarks

Committee to evaluate reputational damage caused to country, PIA due to "irresponsible statement” by Ghulam Sarwar Khan. Updated 11 Feb, 2025 10:48pm

Senate’s approval of contentious Peca amendments bill triggers protests across country

Act aims to penalise perpetrators of “fake news” online; media workers stage protests in various cities; Upper House also passes Digital Nation bill. Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:11pm

Senate panel approves Peca amendment bill as opposition cries foul

Opposition assails haste with which bill was passed; journalists' bodies demand to be consulted; Senate IT committee passes Digital Nation Bill. Updated 27 Jan, 2025 11:54pm

7,208 Pakistani prisoners freed from Saudi Arabia between 2019 and 2024: FO

"23,456 Pakistanis are imprisoned in jails of different countries," Foreign Minister Dar informs Senate in written response. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 05:20pm

Internet services fully operational after submarine cable’s restoration: PTCL

Says browsing is now smooth, Meta platforms "fully functional with seamless experience" after repairs completed. Published 16 Jan, 2025 11:20pm

PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry absent from Senate despite production order

Ruckus mars Ahsan Iqbal's scathing criticism of PTI over PIA, economy; FM Ishaq Dar, Sherry Rehman slam PIA's Paris ad. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:09pm

Senate Chairman Gillani issues production order for Senator Ejaz Chaudhry

PTI senator has been incarcerated for 18 months. Published 13 Jan, 2025 04:47pm

No timeframe for resolution of internet problems: PTCL

Additional bandwidth added to resolve internet slowness, says spokesperson. Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:15pm

PM expresses concern over delay in deployment of e-office communication module

Directs ministries to ensure communication through e-office; IT ministry, NITB to submit report on compliance levels. Updated 07 Jan, 2025 05:21pm

Teams working ‘diligently’ to resolve internet disruption issue as soon as possible: PTCL

Spokesperson says telecom company in contact with international teams working; will receive updates as they come. Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:25pm

Work underway to fix fault in undersea internet cable: PTA

Says fault may cause disruption for internet and broadband users. Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:36pm

PTI requests time to consult Imran on ‘conclusive list’ of demands as 3rd round of govt talks set for next week

NA speaker hails today's talks, says held in “even more cordial atmosphere than previously”; govt permits PTI to meet Imran for consultation. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:54pm

After months of delay, President Zardari gives assent to madressah bill

Madressahs required to submit annual report of educational activities, audit report to NA Registrar. Updated 29 Dec, 2024 11:24pm

Women’s participation in technology, digital spaces, remains ‘alarmingly low’: PTA

Pakistan ranks among the lowest in terms of gender parity and digital inclusion. Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:53pm